Who is the parent company of KTM motorcycles?
Today, KTM AG is the parent company of the KTM Group. KTM is known for its off-road motorcycles (enduro, motocross and supermoto). Since the late 1990s, it has expanded into street motorcycle production and developing sports cars – namely the X-Bow. In 2015, KTM sold almost as many street as off-road bikes.
When did KTM start exporting their bikes to the US?
Furthermore, KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH and Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH operate 24 and 8, respectively, distribution subsidiaries worldwide, most of them in European and Asian countries and in the US. KTM started exporting their GS model to USA in 1968 through an American importer, John Penton under the Penton brand.
When did Husqvarna Motorcycles become part of KTM?
The same year, KTM re-integrated the brand Husaberg into Husqvarna Motorcycles from which it had spun off in the 1990s when Husqvarna was sold to the Italian company Cagiva . As the final result of the restructuring process, KTM Motorradholding GmbH had become KTM AG in 2012.
When did the KTM Duke motocross bike come out?
In 1994, KTM started production of the Duke series of road motorcycles, in 1996, KTM motocross machines were first decked out in KTM’s signature orange color, and 1997 saw the introduction of liquid-cooled two-cylinder Supermoto and Adventure motorcycles. In 2007, the company debuted the KTM X-Bow sports car.
Is there a replica version of the KTM SX?
As much as the Replica team wear will allow orange-bleeders to look exactly like the KTM Factory riders and staff, the KTM PowerWear collection is not only about apparel. Fans can also align the look with their new KTM SX when in the saddle with a host of practical and functional gear and protection.
What do you need to know about the KTM SX motocross?
Re-arrangement of elements such as the radiators, and engine position (higher crankshaft on the KTM 125/150 SX) helps towards more centralization. New exhaust silencers and headers across the range have assisted in the weight-performance battle.
Which is the best KTM for junior motocross?
For that reason, the KTM Sportminicycle range is treated with the same ground-up priority for development as the full-sized SX range. By treating the KTM 85 SX, KTM 65 SX and KTM 50 SX with the same development impetus as the larger machines, the 2022 KTM Sportminicycles range has retained its position as the class leader in junior motocross.
When does the KTM SX-E 5 come out?
The 2022 KTM SX-E 5 is an all-electric mini racer designed to offer the most inexperienced of beginners a real, READY TO RACE experience, but at the same time, being a real-world option for competitive mini-racers. Zero emissions, low noise, easy operation and minimal maintenance make the KTM SX-E 5 a true future vision in the sport of motocross.